Forest Preserve of Cook County Activities

June 25, 2024 | Illinois Paddling Council |

By Mary Susebach

The Forest Preserves of Cook County, with nearly 70,000 acres, is one of the oldest and largest forest preserve districts in the United States. It receives an estimated 62 million visits each year, providing an escape into a world teeming with wildlife and rich with outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities. Within its boundaries are rare habitats that offer plant and animal diversity on par with the rainforests of the world.

The Forest Preserve offers all kinds of family fun activities. Some of the upcoming paddling activities they will be providing include:

  • Sat, July 13 • 10:00 am, Kids’ Fest
  • Thu, July 18 • 10:00 am, Without Limits: Recreation for All!
  • Sat, July 20 • 6:30 pm, Full Moon Paddle
  • Wed, August 21 • 6:00 pm, Twilight Canoe
  • Wed, August 28 • 4:00 pm, Pond Paddle
  • Sat, September 7 • 10:00 am, Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo

For detailed information about these and other events offered by the Forest Preserve, go to their website at: https://fpdcc.com/events/category/paddling/.

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